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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Cerebral Paladin" data-source="post: 3531440" data-attributes="member: 3448">“Why is your sister in the convent now?  Surely she has recovered from her injuries by now…”The Baroness blushed a little and looked away.  “Your grace, she is sullied by the loss of her virginity.  Other nobles look down on her, treat her as unworthy…  None will even think of marrying her.  The Convent of the Silvery Veil does not judge her.”Alistair scowled.  It was what he had expected, but even so…  “I know that she may want nothing to do with Canberry, for she believes that we attacked her, and in truth she was attacked by our enemies because of Canberry.  But if she wishes, if she comes to Canberry, I promise you that she will marry well and will be treated with respect.”“Thank you, your grace,” replied the Baroness, although perhaps the thanks were more of a formality than real.“What of the child?  As I said, though it is not mine, we will take it in if you wish.  But if your family would rather raise it…”“No, your grace.  As long as you will neither kill him nor cast him out, he will have a better life here.  My father would not cast him out, but he cannot bear to look on the babe.  Every contact with him reminds him of my sister’s disgrace, and of his inability to protect her.”“Very well.  We will raise him and provide for him.”  Alistair paused.  “Let me ask you something.  Did you consider attacking me?  Seeking revenge for your sister by trying to kill me?”Honest surprise crossed Baroness Francesca’s face, as Kit could verify by the surprise in her thoughts.  “I did not even think of it, your grace.  You are a great prince.  I could not hope to succeed, and it would be beyond the pale for any such as I to dream of striking at you directly.”<<Blast,>> thought Alistair to Kit.  <><<Yeah.  We’ll have to keep looking.>></blockquote>

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